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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 9 findings
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While handcuffing is discretionary, Watsonville Department police officers tend to
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The WPD handcuffs and transports a much higher percentage of misdemeanor
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Page 78
All local law enforcement agencies handcuff individuals transported to police
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Page 78
In Watsonville, second or third breath testing is done at the Police Department,
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Page 78
De-escalation training reduces the use of force, including handcuffing.
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Instead of “Protect and Serve”, Watsonville Police say their motto is now "Protect
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Page 78
The WPD has a lower retention rate of officers with more than five years of
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Page 78
The WPD salaries are at least 17% lower than the San Jose Police Department
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Page 78
Officers with more years of service in the department have better relationships
Recommendations 7
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R1Page 79The Watsonville Police Department should update training materials and provide
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R2Page 79While the WPD does include de-escalation training in some courses, the
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R3Page 79The Watsonville Police Department should update training materials and provide
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R4Page 79The Watsonville Police Department should install in every patrol car a certified
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R5Page 79The Watsonville City Council should add incentives and raise officer total
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R6Page 79The Watsonville Police Department should institute quarterly meetings with
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R8Page 63Santa Cruz County BoS should direct the Building Department and any other